“We need everybody at school on time so we can serve them breakfast and get the day started,” he said. “Sometimes kids will miss 10 to 15 minutes of reading, so we just want to make sure that kids get the best education.”

More than 350 students made their way to the school’s gym and received colorful glow sticks to use during their neon dance party. Manjarrez turned off the lights and played four of the children’s favorite dance songs.